# ROW

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## Content



This function returns the number of a row from a reference.

## Syntax

ROW(reference)

## Arguments

The argument is a cell or a single area.

## Remarks

If the reference is omitted, the reference of the cell that the function is in is used.

## Data Types

Accepts a cell or a single area. Returns numeric data.

## Examples

`ROW(B2)` gives the result 2
`ROW(B1:B5)` gives the result 1

## Version Available

This function is available in product version 3.0 or later.

## See Also

[COLUMNS](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsAtoC/FunctionCOLUMNS) \| [INDEX](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsFtoK/FunctionINDEX) \| [Lookup Functions](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-overview/formulas-functs/formulas-functtypes/formulas-functslookup)